Matt McQueen & Mark Strader

Matt McQueen promoted to vice president of Power Equipment

Power Equipment Company promoted East Tennessee Regional Sales Manager Matt McQueen to vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Matt McQueen, Vice President, Power Equipment Company

“Matt has truly been a difference maker in the East Tennessee market,” said Andy Moon, vice president of sales. “His commitment to our customers and our manufacturers can be seen by the growth in this area. I look forward to his continued success with Power Equipment.”

President Chris Gaylor agreed, “Matt has been a part of the Power Equipment team for a long time and has grown up with the company. He truly deserves this promotion, and I look forward to his continued dedication to our organization.”

McQueen is appreciative of the support he received from his fellow colleagues and commented, “This next step in my career allows me to expand on my leadership skills and continue to work with some of the brightest and most talented people in our industry. I am so grateful to have had the chance to grow and learn within this company for the past 12 years, and I welcome the challenges ahead.”

Matt is an active member of the Tennessee Road Builders Association (TRBA), the East Tennessee National Utility and Contractors Association (NUCA), and the Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA). He currently resides in Dandridge, Tenn., with his wife, Amanda, and two young sons, Mason and Hudson. When he is not working, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, the thrill of a great hunting experience, and working on his farm. ■

Mark Strader promoted to vice president of Bramco-MPS

BBramco-Material Processing Solutions (MPS), a member of the Bramco family of companies, promoted General Manager Mark Strader to vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Bramco-MPS provides crushing, screening and processing equipment as well as replacement parts and service. The company represents such brands as KLEEMANN and Terex MPS.

Mark Strader, Vice President, Bramco-MPS

“Mark joined Bramco-MPS five years ago and brought with him over 20 years of experience in the material processing, crushing and screening industry,” said Michael Brennan, president and chief operating officer of Bramco. “Here at Bramco-MPS, he has overseen growth within this vital segment of our business and has created a culture of collaboration and teamwork with the employees. I am pleased to work with him and look forward to continued success in our material processing business.”

Mark is grateful for the opportunity to grow with the company and commented, “Our business, like so many, has seen great change during these last few years. I have always felt that in addition to reputable and solid business partners, you need to rely on your people to grow. We have a great group here at Bramco-MPS, and I feel fortunate to work with them and expand my leadership reach.”

Mark has been the general manager for Bramco-MPS since 2019 after joining the company in 2016 as its sales manager. He is currently on the Associate Committee for Kentucky Crushed Stone Association and is a member of the Professional Development Committee for Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association. Mark, a Somerset, Ky., native, has a degree from Campbellsville University and currently resides in Louisville, Ky., with his wife, Jessica, and their children, Kelsey, John, Mark and Noah. ■